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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

    When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Right Concern

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 237 ratings
     | 48,650 views

    God is passionate for all people.

    THE RIGHT CONCERN Jonah 4 S: God’s compassion Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD IS PASSIONATE FOR ALL PEOPLE ?: How? How is it revealed? KW: Stages TS: We will find in Jonah 4, four stages which reveal God’s passion for all people. The _____ stage which reveals God’s passion for all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking The Substitutionary Truth Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    See how Caiaphas unknowingly spoke the truth about Jesus while trying to plan for his crucifixion.

    March 3, 2004 John 11:47-53 “Here is this man performing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” 49 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Throne Of Judgment; Altar Of Grace"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    God’s holiness reveals man’s sin; His grace forgives. But first the man must come to a stark realization.

    It is the aim of the enemy of our souls and therefore the way of this passing world, to blur the lines. To fade black and darken white until all is gray and diluted and washed out. To render truth a matter of irrelevance and to diminish personal identity until the individual is measured as ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Missing Link...living Meek Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    The Beatitudes flow out of each other. Our poverty of spirit leads to our mourning, and teaches us to live meek. But this is often the missing link in the life of a Christian. This message explores Jesus’ teaching on meekness in the Sermon on the Mount

    (Opened message with BlueFishTV Video Clip depicting a church service similar to a Football Telecast) Quite a production the church has become. Visit the right congregation on the right Sunday, and you will feel like you have fallen into a happening similar to the Super Bowl, or a UK basketball ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Maintaining Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 14, 2006
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    What two attitudes destroy the unity of the church? What is the only way given in Scripture to fight against this? Listen as Pastor Steve shows how we are to be involved in "Maintaining Spiritual Unity."

    Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,386 views

    Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult.

    Title: How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Text: Jeremiah 1:4-8, 20:7-18 and 32 Thesis: Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We have just completed Week 8 of our Bible in 90 Days Whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Gospel Confirmed" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in Hebrews

    “For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Folly Of Mere Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,166 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Say the word “spiritual” today, and really, you’ve said nothing. There are all sorts of “spiritualities” out there in the marketplace. Google the word “spirituality”, and here’s outcome: • Spirituality.com, from the Christian Science society • Jewish kabbalah inspirational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Prayer At The Pillar

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,667 views

    This message is to inspire those who have made some mistakes in the past to get back up and be useful to God.

    THE PRAYER AT THE PILLAR TEXT: Judges 16:25-30 Judges 16:25-30 KJV And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reconstruction: Fortifying Our Vulnerable Places

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,532 views

    If we are honest with God, there are a lot of things in our lives which are halfway finished. Halfway is one of the most difficult places to be. Now the 4th chapter is about persevering through resistance and opposition. The closer you get to the finish l

    Reconstruction: fortifying our vulnerable places Nehemiah 4:7-23 I bumped into some friends I used to play sand volleyball with at Luke’s basketball game last weekend. I hadn’t seen them in awhile. As the course of the conversation unfolded, I asked how they were doing with rebuilding their home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Sears avatar

    Unexpectedly Expecting Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

    Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Hard Lessons About Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,869 views

    Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character change.

    Hard Lessons About Hard Times 1 Peter 4:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill March 7-8, 2015 Several years ago I took one of our daughters to a Demolition Derby. I loved watching the drivers demolish and destroy one another. We saw some great smash-ups and did a lot of laughing. I didn’t know much about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Kiss The Son Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    Don’t listen to the voice of rebellion. Instead, listen to the Father’s voice of rebuke, the Son’s voice of resolve, and the Spirit’s voice of reason: Jesus is King. Worship, honor, and trust Him.

    S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, “Are you a leader?” Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, “No,” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Jay Shrewsberry avatar

    Look At Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 2, 2015
     | 5,569 views

    First in a series of three describing the Day the Earth really did stand still

    Look at Me “And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Place of a Skull,' they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ